There are always so many things to blog about that poor little Joseph doesn't get a whole lot of air time. His blessing day, however, is one post I wouldn't miss. He is such a sweet little spirit.
Most people think we're crazy for having so many kids. "Wow, five?" or "you've sure got your hands full," are comments that we hear on a very regular basis. The school drop off crew (fifth graders in orange vests) fondly refers to our vehicle as the clown car because when we pull up in the morning and start unloading, kids just keep climbing out. we've even been greeted with the traditional circus melody on occasion.
Despite what it may look like, though, having children is not something we take lightly. Each child is wondrously unique and beautifully intricate. Knowing each one of them is a delight, raising them is a privilege. Not having Joseph in our home was simply not an option. In the months before we decided to have him, his little spirit pulled at me continuously. The only way I can really describe it is that I knew I had another child. At times I could feel him just as closely as I could feel the children already in my home. I just couldn't see him.
Most people think we're crazy for having so many kids. "Wow, five?" or "you've sure got your hands full," are comments that we hear on a very regular basis. The school drop off crew (fifth graders in orange vests) fondly refers to our vehicle as the clown car because when we pull up in the morning and start unloading, kids just keep climbing out. we've even been greeted with the traditional circus melody on occasion.
Despite what it may look like, though, having children is not something we take lightly. Each child is wondrously unique and beautifully intricate. Knowing each one of them is a delight, raising them is a privilege. Not having Joseph in our home was simply not an option. In the months before we decided to have him, his little spirit pulled at me continuously. The only way I can really describe it is that I knew I had another child. At times I could feel him just as closely as I could feel the children already in my home. I just couldn't see him.
Here is our"little" family. We are certainly not perfect but oh, how we love each other! 
Handsome dad. Handsome baby.
Just the boys.
Grandma Loo & grandkids (minus two cowgirl cuties).
Grandpa Jacobs loving every minute of being a grandparent!
Grandma & Grandpa Dueck and the lovely Heidi. Do they look excited to have another baby in the family?
Joseph, we sure are happy to have you in our family! We know you get manhandled at times and can hardly ever get a minute of quiet. But, we will always care for you, watch over you, support you, and most importantly love you. Thanks for being ours!
Handsome dad. Handsome baby.
Just the boys.
Grandma Loo & grandkids (minus two cowgirl cuties).
Grandpa Jacobs loving every minute of being a grandparent!
Grandma & Grandpa Dueck and the lovely Heidi. Do they look excited to have another baby in the family?
Joseph, we sure are happy to have you in our family! We know you get manhandled at times and can hardly ever get a minute of quiet. But, we will always care for you, watch over you, support you, and most importantly love you. Thanks for being ours!
That was perfect...thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful Dueck boy in the family!! Sure love Joseph!
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